Radish, Rover Hybrid

Short Description

Rare radish that can take the heat.

Full Description

This is the rare radish that can take the heat. Most radishes get bitter and brittle from the hot summer-Rover keeps its cool. With a crisp white interior, the smooth red root is crisp, juicy, and flavorful the summer through.

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Radish, Rover Hybrid

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Product properties

Type
Some flowers and vegetables fall into subcategories that may define how they grow (such as pole or bush), what they are used for (such as slicing tomatoes or shelling peas), flower type, or other designations that will help you select the type of a class of plant that you are looking for.

Round Red

Days To Maturity
The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest.

21 days

Fruit Size
The average size of the fruit produced by this product.

1 inches

Sun
The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.

Sow winter radishes in midsummer for late fall and winter use. They can grow large with several inches of root showing above ground.

How to Grow

Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.

Water continuously and evenly. Avoid over-fertilizing radish plants.

Keep plants well watered during dry periods to promote uninterrupted growth. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.

Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.

Harvest and Preserving Tips

Pull spring radishes when they are the proper size for the type, about 25 days after planting. If you wait too long to harvest they will become pithy. Push back the soil to see if they have formed bulbs, and taste one or two to see if they are ready. Finish harvest before warm weather comes.

Cut off the tops and store in plastic bags at 32-40 degrees F, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 weeks.

Harvest winter or fall radishes as needed in fall. Dig all remaining roots before the ground freezes and store throughout the winter (use as needed).

Radishes may be eaten raw in salads or sautéed in butter with salt, pepper and herbs as a side dish. Winter radishes may be cooked like turnips or used in stir fry. They may also be pickled.

Product Details

Type

Round Red

Days To Maturity

21 days

Fruit Size

1 inches

Sun

Full Sun

Spread

3 inches

Height

4-6 inches

Sow Method

Direct Sow

Planting Time

Fall, Spring

Sow Time

2-4 weeks BLF

Thin

3 inches

Reviews

Radish, Rover Hybrid is rated
4.1 out of
5 by
7.

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Warsaw gardener from
A good sized radish from every seed.I have grown many radish varieties over the years with mixed results. With this variety I got an edible radish from almost every plant. They got ahead of us a little, but were still good quality - not pithy or woody - even when large.

Date published: 2017-07-15

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Vinnie76 from
Not for the heat of smmerThey don't grow well in the heat of summer like advertised. I live in the upper Midwest and it was even to hot up here. Maybe they shouldn't say they can take the heat because they could be a good plant if planted like normal.

Date published: 2017-05-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
jturie from
Best I've ever grownAlways had mixed success with radishes, despite their reputation as being easy to grow. Tried these on a whim, and made the right choice! Every seed produced a perfect, uniform sized radish. This is my go-to variety going forward.

Date published: 2016-09-15

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Bob M from
Not for warm parts of countryI bought the seed tape which is great. Early crop was excellent but soon split as weather warmed up. Not sure i would buy it again for our coastal region.

Date published: 2016-04-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mathchef from
Great RadishStarted these from seed by sowing directly in the garden. They came up quickly and developed well. No black spots! They have a nice crisp interior that's not too hot. One of the best varieties I've ever grown.

Date published: 2015-06-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
buckeye1978 from
Amazing radishesAfter 20 years of growing Cherry Belle radishes, I talked my husband into trying a new radish variety, Rover. They are very prolific, producing very round, smooth radishes. There is no cracking or splitting, even in the heat. Great variety of radish.

Date published: 2014-07-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
BurpeeGardenExpert from
Great performer, beautiful red colorThis radish performed really well in both spring and fall trials. The roots held in the ground without splitting despite a few early temperature spikes. They also came up sweet, peppery, and a bold, beautiful red in fall.